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Pollution RSS Feed from 720 ABC Perth2015, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:29:00 +1000Cause of Swan River diesel spill remains unknown: Department of Environment and Regulationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-31/jetty-refuelling-mishap-blamed-for-swan-river-diesel-spill/6663864?source=rss
Authorities in Perth say they still don't know what caused a 500-metre long diesel slick in the Swan River.Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:29:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201507\4284776.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Swan River diesel slick on waterSwan River diesel slick on waterABC News: Jade Macmillan: ABC News: Jade Macmillan-31.9234 115.8834Claims new housing development could trigger curfew for Perth Airporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-16/perth-airport-curfew-risk-from-housing-development/6550144?source=rss
Perth Airport says a State Government decision to rezone a nearby golf course for residential development could increase the prospect of a night curfew being imposed on its operations.Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201506\4256273.xml720 ABC PerthperthCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000A plane passes a towerA plane passes a towerABC News: ABC News-31.9234 115.8834Millions of litres of wastewater overflowing at Safety Bay beach in Perthhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-28/safety-bay-wastewater-overflows-at-beach/6502604?source=rss
A section of beach in Perth's south is closed after millions of litres of wastewater overflow from a drain.Thu, 28 May 2015 08:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201505\4244013.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionAustralia:WA:Safety Bay 6169There are concerns many SA towns are in danger of flooding because of outdated warning systems. The South Australian State Emergency Service says many towns are in danger of flooding because of outdated warning and evacuation systems.
ABC TV: -32.3084 115.7208Tour one of the ships protecting Australia's vast coastlinehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/03/25/4204429.htm?source=rss
Members of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Marine Unit are adapting to life onboard a new fleet of Cape Class vessels. Bigger, faster and capable of going further than their predecessors ever could, the new patrol boats are the future of Australia's maritime border security. ABC Far North took a tour inside Cape Byron while docked in Cairns this week.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:51:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201503\4204429.xml720 ABC PerthsydneydarwinbrisbanefarnorthadelaidehobartperthCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllDefence and National Security:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionGovernment and Politics:Foreign Affairs:AllRural:Pest Management:AllRural:Quarantine:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:AllUnrest, Conflict and War:Terrorism:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:RefugeesEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksLaw, Crime and Justice:Illegal Fishing:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NT:AllAustralia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Cape Byron on patrolThe Australian Customs and Border Protection Service's Cape Class vessels are capable of travelling more than 4,000 nautical miles before having to refuel and cruise at a speed of 25 knots. Each one of the eight new additions, all of which are due to be in service by late 2015, will patrol Australia's maritime borders for the next 20 years.AustalSupplied: AustalCommanding Officer Captain David KilbyCommanding Officer Captain David Kilby sits at the helm of Cape Byron. "This is a fully integrated bridge where all of the sensors from radar through to global positioning systems, sonar and everything else are sent back to the five display screens across the bridge," said Capt Kilby.Mark RigbyABC: Mark RigbyOn the bridge of Cape ByronCapt Kilby said the officer of the watch sits in the left (front) chair on the bridge, with a lookout posted to the right. "In between them are all the controls of the ship," he said. "Radio communications and telephone communications are at their fingertips and the screens across the front display all the information needed to make decisions with regards to the safety of the ship and its crew." Mark RigbyABC: Mark RigbyCrew Quarters on the new Cape ClassCapt Kilby said crew cabins onboard Cape Class vessels are much larger and more comfortable than those on the former Bay Class patrol boats. "Every cabin has a shower, desk space and lockers for everybody," he said. "They stand about halfway between where the military would be and what you would find on a civilian cargo ship."Mark RigbyABC: Mark RigbyCape Byron's kitchenCapt Kilby said good food is an integral part of maintaining crew morale during their 28 day round the clock patrols. "That has become a lot easier on the Cape Class," he said. "The galley is quite a large space compared to our former Bay Class patrol boats. From a personal perspective, we have a chef onboard now which is great. On the Bay Class everyone took turns at being the chef of the day, with varying degrees of success."Mark RigbyABC: Mark RigbyAlmost the second most important crew memberMarine cook Ryan Butterly is responsible for ensuring the other 17 crew members onboard Cape Byron stay well fed. "The chef is one of the key people onboard and the ability to provide food 24 hours a day means that we can operate confidently and competently and food is available at whatever hour," said Capt Kilby. "We carry enough food to last about six weeks, just in case we get delayed coming in for whatever reason. By the end of a patrol we start to get into all the frozen things like brussels sprouts, which aren't all that popular, but generally the food is pretty good." Mark RigbyABC: Mark RigbyCape Byron deckspaceCapt Kilby said the Cape Class vessels are several generations ahead of the Bay Class vessels formerly used to patrol Australia's vast coastline. "One of the biggest improvements in my mind is the workflow of the ship," he said. "It's all very smooth so there's no having to walk past each other or anything like that, it's been thought through very well." Mark RigbyABC: Mark RigbyAn engineer's work is never doneEngineers work around the clock ensuring Cape Byron's twin engines are fully maintained and running smoothly said Capt Kilby. Each 16 cylinder engine creates more than 3,300 horsepower that drive the ship's twin propellers. Auxiliary engines power the vessels electronics and desalination units that make between six and eight tonnes of fresh water per day.Mark RigbyMark Rigby: Mark RigbyBoarding party vesselThe ships boarding party vessels are launched as and when required said Capt Kilby. "That can involve anything from sighting unusual marine creatures, to illegal fishing problems, drug interdictions, immigration issues and collecting marine pollution for identification," he said. "We launch them with the boarding party onboard while the ship is moving at up to 10 knots, in anything up to about a four-metre sea. It can get pretty wild for the crew onboard sometimes."Mark RigbyABC: Mark Rigby-16.9245 145.7652WA Environment Minister rules out ban on agricultural fertilisers to curb nutrients in water catchmenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-31/ban-on-agricultural-fertiliser-ruled-out-in-wa/6059536?source=rss
The WA Government rules out banning agricultural fertilisers, despite figures showing nutrient loads in a critical water catchment have continued to exceed target levels for more than a decade.Sat, 31 Jan 2015 15:56:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201501\4171800.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionEnvironment:Water Supply:AllRural:Agricultural Chemicals:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Oxygen bubbles into Swan RiverOxygen bubbles into Swan River in a trial to try to lower fish kills and stop algal bloomsABC TV: -31.9234 115.8834Residents from Success, Perth, complain of unexplained illnesses and want water testedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-05/residents-question-success-water-quality/5869626?source=rss
Residents living in the Perth suburb of Success, where a fire station closed after multiple cancer diagnoses, say they have been dealing with a number of unexplained illnesses, and want the water tested.Wed, 05 Nov 2014 22:53:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4122499.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:CancerAustralia:WA:Success 6164Renee Tuffin from Success who wants the water testedRenee Tuffin from Success who wants the water testedABC News: ABC News-32.153 115.8438Burn-off sparks call to better secure Chittering rainwater tankshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-21/burn-off-sparks-call-to-better-secure-chittering/5830212?source=rss
Chittering Shire says residents should look at securing their rainwater tanks better, after a recent burn-off caused a contamination scare.Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201410\4111565.xml720 ABC PerthperthwheatbeltEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllAustralia:WA:Chittering 6084Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Lower Chittering 6084-31.5667 116.0833WA Greens call for scientific study into effects of 2009 Montara oil spillhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-01/wa-greens-call-for-scientific-study-into-2009-montara-oil-spill/5780730?source=rss
It is not too late for a scientific study to determine whether oil from the Montara leak in 2009 affected Indonesian fishermen and seaweed farmers, according to the WA Greens.Wed, 01 Oct 2014 17:32:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201410\4097951.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Indonesia:All:AllMontara well head platform continues to burnMontara well head platform continues to burnPTTEP: PTTEP-31.9234 115.8834Swan and Canning Rivers: auditor-general's report finds declining health in Perth waterwayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-13/spotlight-on-the-health-of-the-swan-river/5668056?source=rss
The health of the Swan and Canning Rivers is declining and there are no "quick fixes": auditor-general.Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201408\4066569.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionEnvironment:Rivers:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Swan RiverThe Swan River in Perth.Graeme PowellABC: Graeme Powell-31.9234 115.8834MP urges more 'transparent' mining contamination disclosurehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-26/mp-urges-disclosure-of-mining-contamination/5552444?source=rss
The Member for Moore says the WA Government needs to examine mining legislation to ensure incidents of environmental contamination are made public.Thu, 26 Jun 2014 14:28:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201406\4033841.xml720 ABC PerthwheatbeltperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Land Management:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Land PollutionGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Gingin 6503-31.3484 115.9028Dozens decontaminated after acid leak at Mundaring water treatment planthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-13/chemical-spill/4957022?source=rss
A breach in a containment tank is being blamed for a chemical spill at a Mundaring water treatment plant.Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201309\3848466.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:WA:Mundaring 6073Australia:WA:Perth 6000mundaring chemical spill scene 13/09/13mundaring chemical spill scene 13/09/13ABC News: Grant Wynne: ABC News: Grant Wynne-31.9025 116.1665Greenpeace's Peter Willcox captained the ill-fated Rainbow Warriorhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/04/04/3729758.htm?source=rss
Peter Willcox was skipper of Greenpeace's flagship vessel, Rainbow Warrior, when it was bombed in 1985.
Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:47:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3729758.xml720 ABC PerthcanberrasydneydarwinbrisbaneadelaidehobartperthCommunity and Society:All:AllDefence and National Security:All:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Forests:AllEnvironment:Nuclear Issues:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:People:AllScience and Technology:All:AllEnvironment:Biological Diversity:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllAustralia:ACT:AllAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NT:AllAustralia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:TAS:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Peter WillcoxPeter Willcox ABC Local: Peter Willcox - conversationsPeter Willcox in conversation with Richard Fidler-27.4698 153.024CSG industry 'blindsided' by Commonwealth plans to tighten regulationshttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201303/s3714191.htm?source=rss
The natural gas industry has strongly rejected the need for another layer of environmental legislation, saying it's been blindsided by Federal Government plans to tighten regulations.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3714191.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionRural:All:AllRural:Mining:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CoalEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000New Government powers to approve coal seam gas projectsNew Federal Government powers to consider the effect on water resources when coal seam gas projects are approved.7pm TV News NSW: 7pm TV News NSWCSG industry blindsided by new legislationBabs McHugh speaks with David Byers, CEO of APPEA, says it was blindsided by new federal environmental regulations on CSG operationsBabs McHugh-31.9234 115.8834Wheatstone's carbon emission restrictions waivedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-23/wheatstone27s-carbon-emission-restrictions-waived/4480674?source=rss
The Environment Minister, Bill Marmion, has waived carbon emission restrictions for Chevron's Wheatstone project in the Pilbara, rejecting independent recommendations.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:17:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3675087.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionGovernment and Politics:All:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Chevron approach Wheatstone decision in WAThe oil and gas company Chevron has moved closer to making a final investment decision on its Wheatstone LNG project off Western Australia's Pilbara Coast.: -31.9234 115.8834Carbon capture just hot air?http://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2012/s3623495.htm?source=rss
Carbon Capture and Storage, or CCS as it's known, is in simple words taking carbon emissions and burying them underground that's called geosequestration.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:14:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3623495.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllRural:All:AllRural:Mining:AllEnvironment:Environmental Technology:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Carbon capture just hot air? -31.9234 115.8834Call for tighter controls after Kwinana oil spillhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-25/tighter-controls-called-for-after-oil-spill/4153244?source=rss
Environmentalists say tougher regulations are needed to ensure there is no repeat of a massive oil spill of 500,000 litres at the Kwinana power station.Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201207\3553086.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Land PollutionAustralia:WA:Kwinana Beach 6167Australia:WA:Perth 6000Workmen by the oil storage tanks at Kwinana power stationWorkmen by the oil storage tanks at Kwinana power stationABC News: ABC News-32.2333 115.7500Appeal against Alcoa exceeding noise levelshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-17/wa-farmers-appeal-against-alcoa-noise-levels/4136764?source=rss
The WA Farmers Federation has appealed against a decision by the Environment Minister to allow Alcoa to exceed noise restrictions at its Wagerup refinery.Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:53:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201207\3547830.xml720 ABC PerthperthsouthwestwaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Australia:WA:Wagerup 6215Alcoa WagerupABC News: ABC News-32.9333 115.9000Feedback sought on Contaminated Sites Acthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-30/feedback-sought-on-contaminated-sites-act/4102372?source=rss
The Department of Environment and Conservation is calling for feedback from the community about the effectiveness of laws governing how it deals with contaminated sites.Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3536245.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000-31.9234 115.8834The fight against Alcoa continueshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2012/06/29/3536087.htm?source=rss
Residents in Yarloop want an end to Alcoa's Wagerup refinery expansion plans once and for all.Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:10:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3536087.xml720 ABC PerthperthsouthwestwaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Company News:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Environmental Health:AllHealth:Medical History:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:SkinGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:BauxiteHealth:Pain:HeadacheHealth:safety:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Australia:WA:Yarloop 6218The fight against Alcoa continuesThe fight against Alcoa continuesStateline WA: Stateline WAThe fight against Alcoa continuesResidents in Yarloop want an end to Alcoa's Wagerup refinery expansion plans once and for all.Claire Moody Entangled dolphin freed after two monthshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-22/entangled-dolphin-freed-after-two-months/4087884?source=rss
Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:45:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3531864.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:AllScience and Technology:All:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Entangled dolphin freed after two monthsEntangled dolphin freed after two months7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAEntangled dolphin freed after two monthsA dolphin calf named Gizmo found trapped in a fishing line in Perth's Swan Canning Riverpark has been freed by WA environment officers.-31.9234 115.8834Dolphins born in Swan Riverhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-11/dolphins-born-in-swan-river/3944728?source=rss
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:49:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3475786.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionEnvironment:Water Management:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Dolphins born in Swan RiverDolphins born in Swan River7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WADolphins born in Swan RiverScientists say the birth of several bottle nosed dolphins in Perth's Swan River may show the river's health is improving.-31.9234 115.8834Shipping containers burn at Fremantlehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-08/shipping-containers-burn-at-fremantle/3938644?source=rss
Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3473295.xml720 ABC PerthperthDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionAustralia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Perth 6000Shipping containers burn at FremantleShipping containers burn at Fremantle7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAShipping containers burn at FremantleA blaze of has broken out in shipping containers at Fremantle Port.-32.0531 115.745Firefighters still battling out of control blazehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-15/haze-blankets-perth-from-bushfire/3831160?source=rss
More than 150 firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze burning out of control near Northcliffe as hazy conditions, caused by smoke from the fire, persist over Perth.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:01:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201202\3431206.xml720 ABC PerthsouthwestwaperthDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionAustralia:WA:Northcliffe 6262Australia:WA:Perth 6000Tired DEC firefighters after a 24 hour shiftTired DEC firefighters after a 24 hour shiftABC: Olivia Garnett: ABC: Olivia Garnett-31.9234 115.8834Bushfires envelop Perth in grey hazehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-14/bushfires-envelop-perth-in-grey-haze/3830406?source=rss
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:29:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201202\3431503.xml720 ABC PerthsouthwestwaperthDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionAustralia:WA:Northcliffe 6262Australia:WA:Perth 6000Bushfires envelop Perth in grey hazeBushfires envelop Perth in grey haze7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WABushfires envelop Perth in grey hazeWinds have carried bushfire smoke hundreds of kilometres from Western Australia's south-west to Perth.Veronica Buck-31.9234 115.8834Toxic fumes threaten Malaga residentshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-19/toxic-fumes-threaten-malaga-residents/3783698?source=rss
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:25:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201201\3412609.xml720 ABC PerthperthDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:ArsonAustralia:WA:Malaga 6090Australia:WA:Perth 6000Toxic fumes threaten Malaga residentsToxic fumes threaten Malaga residents7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAToxic fumes threaten Malaga residentsA blaze at a scrap-metal business in Perth's north-east has engulfed the area in poisonous fumes and prompted authorities to urge residents to remain indoors.-31.8766 115.8874Carbon capture trial begins near Harveyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-07/carbon-capture-trial-begins-in-harvey/3717536?source=rss
A multi-million dollar research project in WA's south-west could aid international efforts to reduce the impact of carbon on the environment. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201112\3385660.xml720 ABC PerthsouthwestwaperthEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionScience and Technology:Energy:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Collie 6225Australia:WA:Perth 6000Image of the proposed carbon capture facility in Collie east of BunburyImage of the proposed carbon capture facility in Collie east of Bunbury: -33.3633 116.1547Perth's bushland used as a rubbish tiphttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/11/15/3367320.htm?source=rss
Unless you head out to Perth's surrounding bushland you probably wouldn't be aware that it's being used by some as an illegal dumping ground, with rubbish strewn all over the place.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201111\3367320.xml720 ABC PerthperthEducation:Subjects:EnvironmentEnvironment:Forests:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Land PollutionEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:WA:East Perth 6004Australia:WA:North Perth 6006Australia:WA:Perth 6000Australia:WA:Perth Airport 6105Australia:WA:South Perth 6151Australia:WA:West Perth 6005Pinjar forest, north of Wanneroo, one of the hotspots used for illegal dumping Cliff Bliss, Investigator with the Dept of Environment and Conservation, specialises in investigating illegal dumping and tracing it back to people
Fleur BaingerABC Local: Fleur BaingerPinjar forest, north of Wanneroo, one of the hotspots used for illegal dumpingPinjar forest, north of Wanneroo, one of the hotspots used for illegal dumpingFleur BaingerABC Local: Fleur BaingerPinjar forest, north of Wanneroo, one of the hotspots used for illegal dumping Pinjar forest, north of Wanneroo, one of the hotspots used for illegal dumping Fleur BaingerABC Local: Fleur BaingerABC's Fleur Bainger with DEC illegal dumping investigator, Cliff BlissABC's Fleur Bainger with DEC illegal dumping investigator, Cliff BlissFleur Bainger-31.9547 115.8749Chemical dumping in Nowergup investigatedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-07/chemical-dumping-investigated/3650678?source=rss
The Department of Environment and Conservation is calling for help from the public in their investigation into the dumping of poisonous chemicals in Nowergup, north of Perth, last month.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:37:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3358301.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Chemicals and PharmaceuticalsEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:WA:Nowergup 6032Australia:WA:Perth 6000-31.9234 115.8834Kids reacting badlyhttp://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2011/s3336429.htm?source=rss
It was virtually unheard of thirty years ago but today one in three Australians suffer from an allergic disease. One of the most concerning rises is happening among young children.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:12:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201110\3336429.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:AllHealth:Child Health and Behaviour:AllHealth:Diet and Nutrition:AllHealth:Medical Procedures:AllHealth:Medical Research:AllHealth:Vaccines and Immunity:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Kids reacting badlyKids reacting badly7.30 Report: 7.30 ReportKids reacting badlyIt was virtually unheard of thirty years ago but today one in three Australians suffer from an allergic disease. One of the most concerning rises is happening among young children.Nikki Wilson SmithCockburn Cement charged over lime emissionshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-23/cockburn-cement-facing-fines/2939938?source=rss
A Perth cement producer is facing fines of up to $625,000 after being charged with causing pollution. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:44:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201109\3324847.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionAustralia:WA:Bibra Lake 6163Protestors outside parliament carrying placards against cockburn lime and cementProtestors outside parliament carrying placards against cockburn lime and cementJane Norman: -32.1067 115.8265Cockburn Cement wins easing in pollution controlhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-13/cockburn-cement-new-agreement/2882696?source=rss
Cockburn Cement has reached an agreement with the State Government after it challenged tougher licence conditions set by the Environment Minister, Bill Marmion.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:33:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201109\3316376.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionAustralia:WA:Kwinana Beach 6167Australia:WA:Perth 6000Protestors outside parliament carrying placards against cockburn lime and cementProtestors outside parliament carrying placards against cockburn lime and cementJane Norman: -31.9234 115.8834Millions of litres of wastewater dumpedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-06/treated-wastewater-dumped/2873168?source=rss
The Department of Health is monitoring bacteria levels in water off Woodmans Point, in Perth's south, after nearly two million litres of treated wastewater was released there yesterday. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:58:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201109\3311048.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Australia:WA:Rockingham 6168gulf water monitoring algaeResearchers are checking water quality off the Adelaide coast, August 24 2011.: -31.9234 115.8834Building gutted after massive blaze/7pmtvnews_(wa)/2867540.html?source=rss
Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:14:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201109\3309078.xml720 ABC PerthperthDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:WA:Malaga 6090Building gutted after massive blazeBuilding gutted after massive blazeGrant Wynne-31.8766 115.8874Abbott flirts with WA over mining tax/7pmtvnews_(wa)/2838348.html?source=rss
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:46:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3293454.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:LiberalsGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Tax:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Abbott flirts with WA over mining taxAbbott flirts with WA over mining taxAlisha O'Flaherty-26.000 134.500Carbon storage seeks recognition as clean energyhttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201107/s3267531.htm?source=rss
The research body behind the development of Carbon Capture and Storage in Australia wants the technology recognised as 'clean power' under the Clean Energy Future package. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:46:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201107\3267531.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Greenhouse Gas:AllRural:Mining:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:WA:Perth 6000CO2CRC Sign at entry of Otway CCS project, VictoriaCO2CRC Sign at entry of Otway CCS project, VictoriaBabs McHughABC Rural: Babs McHugh CCS and Carbon TaxBabs McHugh speaks with Dr Peter Cook, CRC for Greenhouse Gas, on CCS and carbon taxBabs McHugh-31.9234 115.8834PM wears out some shoe leather on 720 Perth Morningshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/07/12/3267571.htm?source=rss
Prime Minister Julia Gillard said she would wear out her shoe leather explaining the Government's carbon tax and she started by speaking to ABC's Geoff Hutchison today.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:16:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201107\3267571.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionGovernment and Politics:Tax:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CoalAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Prime Minister Julia Gillard [file]Prime Minister Julia Gillard [file]Sam DavisABC: Sam DavisPrime Minister Julia Gillard defends carbon taxPrime Minister Julia Gillard speaks to Geoff Hutchison on 720 Perth MorningsGeoff Hutchison-31.9234 115.8834Truckies fear they'll go brokehttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201107/s3266409.htm?source=rss
The regional transport lobby says trucking companies will go broke if their fuel costs rise.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:38:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201107\3266409.xml720 ABC PerthkatherineperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Greenhouse Gas:AllRural:Mining:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:NT:Katherine 0850Australia:WA:Perth 6000Philip Holton, executive director National Livestock Transporters AssociationPhilip Holton, executive director, National Livestock Transporters AssociationSarina LockeABC Rural: Sarina Locke-31.9234 115.8834Pros and cons for natural gas in tax designhttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201107/s3266404.htm?source=rss
The gas industry says the carbon tax package fails to recognise the role Australia's natural gas will play in reducing global emissions. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:37:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201107\3266404.xml720 ABC PerthkatherineperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Greenhouse Gas:AllRural:Mining:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:NT:Katherine 0850Australia:WA:Perth 6000Neerabup gas fired power station Neerabup gas fired power station, WABabs McHugh: Babs McHughAPPEA on Carbon TaxBabs McHugh speaks with Belinda Robinson, APPEA, about effect of carbon tax on LNGBabs McHugh-31.9234 115.8834Ash plume disrupts domestic flightshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/06/21/3249947.htm?source=rss
More than 30 flights from Perth to Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Canberra have been cancelled due to an ash cloud from a Chilean volcano.Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:17:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201106\3249947.xml720 ABC PerthperthDisasters and Accidents:Volcanic Eruption:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:Travel Health and SafetyAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Chile:All:AllAsh plume disrupts domestic flightsAsh plume disrupts domestic flights7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAAsh plume disrupts domestic flightsMore than 30 flights from Perth to Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Canberra have been cancelled due to an ash cloud from a Chilean volcano.Airlines resume after ash plume chaoshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/06/16/3245999.htm?source=rss
Flights in and out of Perth have resumed after delays caused by an ash cloud from a Chilean volcano stranded passengers for days.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:57:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201106\3245999.xml720 ABC PerthperthDisasters and Accidents:Volcanic Eruption:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:Travel Health and SafetyAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Chile:All:AllNew Zealand:All:AllAirlines resume after ash plume chaosAirlines resume after ash plume chaos7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAAirlines resume after ash plume chaosFlights in and out of Perth have resumed after delays caused by an ash cloud from a Chilean volcano stranded passengers for days.Jane NormanClearing ash cloud eases flight delayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/06/16/3245914.htm?source=rss
Airline passengers have been allowed to fly into airports in Perth and Hobart as the ash cloud from a Chilean volcano begins to clear.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:52:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3245914.xml720 ABC PerthhobartperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Volcanic Eruption:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Air TransportLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:Travel Health and SafetyAustralia:All:AllAustralia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:WA:Perth 6000Chile:All:AllNew Zealand:All:AllClearing ash cloud eases flight delaysClearing ash cloud eases flight delays7pm TV News NSW: 7pm TV News NSWClearing ash cloud eases flight delaysAirline passengers have been allowed to fly into airports in Perth and Hobart as the ash cloud from a Chilean volcano begins to clear.Campaign launched against pesticide usehttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201106/s3244381.htm?source=rss
A consortium of environmental groups, prominent Australians, scientists and celebrity chefs has launched a campaign for reform of regulations controlling pesticides used in Australian agriculture.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:10:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3244381.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Chemicals and PharmaceuticalsEnvironment:Pollution:AllHealth:Environmental Health:AllRural:Agricultural Chemicals:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000WWF Calls for pesticide regulationBabs McHugh speaks with Juliette King, WWF, and Dr Simon Cubit, APVMA, about a call for regulatory reform of farm pesticidesBabs McHugh-31.9234 115.8834Cement factory reined in over health fearshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/05/17/3219603.htm?source=rss
The State Government has restricted the Cockburn Cement factory south of Perth after harmful levels of dust were found in residential areas.Tue, 17 May 2011 21:30:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201105\3219603.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Environmental Health:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllHealth:Health Administration:AllHealth:safety:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Coogee 6166Cement factory reined in over health fearsCement factory reined in over health fears7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WACement factory reined in over health fearsThe State Government has restricted the Cockburn Cement factory south of Perth after harmful levels of dust were found in residential areas.Rio Tinto in deal with Tata to make more environmentally friendly steelhttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201104/s3198063.htm?source=rss
Rio Tinto has entered into an agreement with Tata Steel to combine its own HISnmelt iron making technology with Tata's smelt cyclone technology. The new iron-making process will be known as HIsarna.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:14:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201104\3198063.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:SteelEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionRural:Mining:AllScience and Technology:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Iron OreBusiness, Economics and Finance:Environmentally Sustainable Business:AllEnvironment:Environmental Technology:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Netherlands:All:AllMolten iron at HIsmelt plant, Kwinana, WAPouring molten iron at the Rio Tinto HIsmelt plant in Kwinana, WASuppliedABC Rural: Supplied-31.9234 115.8834Old trail plots could be soil carbon gold mineshttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/wa/content/2011/04/s3189620.htm?source=rss
If you've ever added clay to your property's sandy soil, there's a chance you could have increased the soil's carbon sequestering capabilities.
A Murdoch University researcher will spend the next 12 months revisiting old claying trial sites to see if there's been any increase in soil carbon.
Professor Richard Harper says this work will only take place in the south west's Peel region, but he thinks he could find soil carbon in most farming areas.
This project has been funded by royalties for regions money.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:31:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201104\3189620.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Community Development:AllRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Sustainable and Alternative Farming:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Environmental Technology:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Magellan mine jobs under threathttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/04/07/3185540.htm?source=rss
The future of a Magellan Metals mine at Wiluna in central WA is in doubt after the company's lead contamination scandal at Perth's Fremantle port.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:24:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201104\3185540.xml720 ABC PerthperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Occupational Health and Safety:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:LeadAustralia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Magellan mine jobs under threatMagellan mine jobs under threat7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAMagellan mine jobs under threatThe future of a Magellan Metals mine at Wiluna in central WA is in doubt after the company's lead contamination scandal at Perth's Fremantle port.Andrew O'ConnorMore contamination in Magellan shipmentshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/04/06/3184356.htm?source=rss
Magellan Metals has again been forced to halt export operations after traces of lead were found at south Perth's Fremantle port.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:29:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201104\3184356.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Company News:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:LeadEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:WA:Fremantle 6160More contamination found in Magellan shipmentsMore contamination found in Magellan shipments7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAMore contamination found in Magellan shipmentsMagellan Metals has again been forced to halt export operations after traces of lead were found at south Perth's Fremantle port.Andrew O'ConnorMagellan to begin re-exporting leadhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/03/17/3167093.htm?source=rss
Lead company Magellan Metals will resume operations after an environmental breach put export shipping from Fremantle port in Perth' south.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201103\3167093.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:LeadHealth:safety:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Fremantle 6160Magellan to begin re-exporting leadMagellan to begin re-exporting lead7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAMagellan to begin re-exporting leadLead company Magellan Metals will resume operations after an environmental breach put export shipping from Fremantle port in Perth' south.West joins the great clean-uphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/03/06/3156515.htm?source=rss
Around 40,000 people in Western Australia have joined almost 600,000 involved in nationwide Clean-up Australia Day efforts.Sun, 06 Mar 2011 20:34:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201103\3156515.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Forests:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Land PollutionEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionEnvironment:Recycling and Waste Management:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000West joins the great clean-upWest joins the great clean-up7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAWest joins the great clean-upAround 40,000 people in Western Australia have joined almost 600,000 involved in nationwide Clean-up Australia Day efforts.Nikki Wilson SmithPerth airport residents denied noise insulationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/03/3154175.htm?source=rss
Residents living near Perth airport will not receive noise reduction support after the Federal Governement rejected a Senate inquiry's findings.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:05:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201103\3154175.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth Airport 6105Skywest plane taxiing in front of Qantas planeResidents living near the Perth airport will not receive noise reduction support from the government: Perth Airport runwayHouseholds living near Perth Airport will not receive support to reduce aircraft noiseWA Government: -31.936 115.964New method used to study river's healthhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/03/02/3153545.htm?source=rss
Marine scientists are using a new system to better study and record the health of aquatic species in Perth's Swan River.Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:04:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201103\3153545.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionScience and Technology:Research:AllEnvironment:Rivers:AllScience and Technology:Animals:FishEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksAustralia:WA:Perth 6000New method used to study river's healthNew method used to study river's health7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WANew method used to study river's healthMarine scientists are using a new system to better study and record the health of aquatic species in Perth's Swan River.Nikki Wilson SmithMagellan should not resume transporting: Fremantle Mayorhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/24/3147601.htm?source=rss
Fremantle Mayor says the State Government should not have allowed Magellan Metals to resume transporting lead through the port.
Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:51:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201102\3147601.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthwheatbeltnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Fremantle port Fremantle Mayor says Megellan Metals should not resume lead transport through Fremantle port : -32.0531 115.745WA Government lifts Magellan lead banhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/02/23/3147148.htm?source=rss
The WA Government has allowed Magellan Metals to resume operations after testing revealed no lead contamination at the Fremantle port.Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:19:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201102\3147148.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Company News:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:LeadBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:WA:Fremantle 6160WA Government lifts Magellan lead banWA Government lifts Magellan lead ban7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAWA Government lifts Magellan lead banThe WA Government has allowed Magellan Metals to resume operations after testing revealed no lead contamination at the Fremantle port.Andrew O'ConnorMagellan to resume lead exports after ban liftedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/23/3146859.htm?source=rss
Magellan Metals is preparing to resume lead exports through Fremantle after a Government decision to lift a two month ban on its operations.
The ban was imposed after traces of the heavy metal were detected outside the sealed bags being used to transport it.
Magellan says the decision makes it clear public health is not at risk.Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:14:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201102\3146859.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Magellan Metals export lead in double-lined bags Magellan Metals transports its lead from Wiluna in double lined white bags
: Lead shipments through Fremantle will now resume Lead exports will now resume through the busy port at Fremantle after the ban was lifted: -32.0531 115.745Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute spared further funding cutshttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201102/s3134164.htm?source=rss
The Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute is under pressure from both sides of politics, with the Federal Government looking to cut funds and the Opposition wanting to scrap it all together.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:49:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201102\3134164.xml720 ABC PerthcanberraperthEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionRural:Mining:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CoalEnvironment:Environmental Technology:AllAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:WA:Perth 6000Global Carbon Capture Institute LogoGlobal Carbon Capture Institute LogoABC Rural: Global CCS Institute funding cutBabs McHugh speaks with Kristana Stefanova, GCCSI, on funding cuts Babs McHugh-35.2772 149.1292Environmental campaigners to continue Alcoa fighthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/09/3133930.htm?source=rss
Environmental campaigner Erin Brockovich says lawyers will now consider pursuing legal action against Alcoa in Australia, after a U.S. court threw out their case.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201102\3133930.xml720 ABC PerthsouthwestwaperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Kwinana Beach 6167Australia:WA:Kwinana Town Centre 6167Australia:WA:Pinjarra 6208Australia:WA:Wagerup 6215-32.9333 115.9000Bali flights unlikely to resume todayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/28/3124374.htm?source=rss
Jetstar and Virgin Blue say they are unlikely to resume flights to Bali today due to volcanic ash.Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:17:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3124374.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Virgin cancelled all morning flights to BaliVirgin says its Bali flights will likely not resume today.7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLD-31.9234 115.8834Bali flights cancelledhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/28/3123872.htm?source=rss
Jetstar and Virgin Blue say it is unlikely that flights to Bali will resume today, due to volcanic ash.Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:27:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3123872.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Virgin cancelled all Bali flights this morningVirgin says it is unlilely to resume Bali flights today.7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDJetstar planeJetstar is going ahead with its morning flight.AFP PHOTOAFP: AFP PHOTO-31.9234 115.8834MP calls for Magellan to recommence operationshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/19/3116473.htm?source=rss
Member for Kalgoorlie John Bowler says Magellan Metals should be allowed to recommence work after tests proved there was no lead contamination at Fremantle port.
Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:15:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3116473.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646John Bowler, Kalgoorlie Independent MPIndependent Member for Kalgoorlie John Bowler is calling for Magellan Metals to recommence work: A double lined white bag used by Magellan Metals There has been a call for Magellan Metals to be allowed to recommence operations: -32.0531 115.745Magellan waiting for all clear to export lead from WA minehttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201101/s3115661.htm?source=rss
Magellan Metals says it is still waiting for Western Australia's Environment Minister to allow it to recommence the transport of lead from its mine in the Northern Goldfields. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:48:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3115661.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllRural:Mining:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646-32.0531 115.745Magellan waiting for all clearhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/18/3115436.htm?source=rss
Magellan Metals says it is still waiting for Western Australia's Environment Minister to allow it to recommence the transport of lead from its mine in the Northern Goldfields. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:54:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3115436.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646-32.0531 115.745Government demands independent lead testinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/12/3111093.htm?source=rss
The State Government says it will be some time before Magellan Metals is allowed to resume the transport of lead to Fremantle. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3111093.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Magellan Metals has been stopped from exporting lead through Fremantle Magellan Metals claims lead traces did not exceed set conditions but independent testing will be done
7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WA-32.0531 115.745Magellan Metals says lead allegations are falsehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/01/11/3110906.htm?source=rss
Magellan Metals says test results which showed lead levels inside its transport containers near Perth were incorrect.
Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:07:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201101\3110906.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Company News:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningEnvironment:Pollution:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Occupational Health and Safety:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Magellan Metals says lead allegations are falseMagellan Metals says lead allegations are false7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAMagellan Metals says lead allegations are falseMagellan Metals says test results which showed dangerous lead levels inside its transport containers near Perth were incorrect.
Magellan claims lead breaches proven falsehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/11/3110489.htm?source=rss
The company at the centre of the Fremantle lead scare says lead detected in the containers it uses to transport the heavy metal, did not belong to the company.Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:08:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3110489.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Magellan Metals double lined bags Magellan Metals transports lead from its Wiluna mine to Fremantle in double lined bags
: -32.0531 115.745Magellan temporarily shuts down lead minehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/06/3107581.htm?source=rss
Magellan Metals has temporarily shut down its operations at its Wiluna lead mine in the mid west.
The move comes after the State Government stopped the company from exporting lead through Fremantle because traces of the metal were found inside containers bound for the port.
Magellan says the mine operations will resume once the suspension order is lifted.Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:50:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3107581.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Magellan Metals double lined bagMagellan Metals double lined white bag which is used to transport lead: -32.0531 115.745Alleged lead claims overblown says MPhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/06/3107510.htm?source=rss
The independent Member for Kalgoorlie, John Bowler, says alleged breaches of environmental conditions by Magellan Metals have been blown out of proportion.Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:18:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3107510.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Magellan Metals double lined white bag Magellan Metals transports its lead in double lined white bags: -32.0531 115.745Call for independent lead testinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/05/3106890.htm?source=rss
The WA Greens have called for independent testing of lead levels along the route Magellan Metals uses to transport the heavy metal to Fremantle.Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:02:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3106890.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Greens MP Alison XamonAlison Xamon is calling for independent testing on lead levels along the transport route: -32.0531 115.745Authorities test Fremantle port for lead dusthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/01/04/3106408.htm?source=rss
Environment authorities have tested containers in Fremantle to determine if lead dust has leaked into the air from Magellan Metals' bags.Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:39:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201101\3106408.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Occupational Health and Safety:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:LeadHealth:safety:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:WA:Fremantle 6160Authorities test Fremantle port for lead dustAuthorities test Fremantle port for lead dust7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAAuthorities test Fremantle port for lead dustEnvironment protection authorities have tested containers to determine if lead dust has leaked into the air at Magellan Metals' port site south-west of Perth.Jake SturmerInvestigation underway into lead scarehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/04/3106223.htm?source=rss
The Government promises a thorough examination of the lead contamination scare after it stopped Magellan Metals exporting through Fremantle.
Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:18:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3106223.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Magellan Metals double lined bags Magellan Metals transports the lead through Fremantle in double lined bags: WA lead scare exposes flaws in regulatory regimeWestern Australia's Environment Protection Agency says a company which exports lead through Fremantle may have been breaching its restrictions for years. Magellan Metals, which caused contamination in Esperance in 2007, admitted in mid-December that it had breached its management plan for transporting lead by rail to Fremantle.David Weber-32.0531 115.745Magellan says airborne lead no danger to publichttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/04/3106120.htm?source=rss
The company told to stop lead exports from Fremantle says material found in shipping containers pose no risk to the public.Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:44:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3106120.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Magellan says the lead was found in the shipping containers The exporting of lead by Magellan Metals out of Fremantle port has been suspended: Magellan Metals uses a double-lined bag to export lead A shot of Magellan Metals double lined white bag with signage saying toxic on front: WA lead scare exposes flaws in regulatory regimeWestern Australia's Environment Protection Agency says a company which exports lead through Fremantle may have been breaching its restrictions for years. Magellan Metals, which caused contamination in Esperance in 2007, admitted in mid-December that it had breached its management plan for transporting lead by rail to Fremantle.David Weber-32.0531 115.745Magellan may have been polluting since 2009http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/01/03/3105716.htm?source=rss
Magellan Metals is being investigated over lead contamination after tests revealed lead at Fremantle where it exports in sealed bags.Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:04:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201101\3105716.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Occupational Health and Safety:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:LeadHealth:safety:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Magellan may have been polluting since 2009Magellan may have been polluting since 20097pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAMagellan may have been polluting since 2009Magellan Metals is being investigated over lead contamination at its Fremantle port facility in Perth's south-west that may go back to October 2009.Andrew O'ConnorWA Labor wants ban on powdered lead exportshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/02/3104999.htm?source=rss
The Western Australian Opposition has called for a complete ban on the transport of powdered lead in the state, after two separate incidents sparked contamination fears.Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3104999.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Fremantle lead exports bannedLabor wants a ban on all powdered lead exports.7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WA-32.0531 115.745WA Government says no risk in lead findhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/01/3104785.htm?source=rss
The West Australian government says there's no danger to the community even though it has stopped lead exports through Fremantle because of a possible breach of environmental conditions.Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3104785.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Fremantle Port The Acting Environment Minister promises the EPA will be "ruthless" in reviewing Magellan's response to the discovery of lead dust in containers used to export the metal through Fremantle.: -32.0531 115.745WA Government halts lead exportshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/01/3104731.htm?source=rss
The West Australian government has ordered lead exports through the Port of Fremantle to stop while concerns environmental orders may have been breached.
The exports through Fremantle were allowed to go ahead after there was extensive lead contamination from the previous export operation, at Esperance.
Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3104731.xml720 ABC PerthesperanceperthnorthwestwaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Fremantle 6160Australia:WA:Wiluna 6646Container terminal, Fremantle harbourThere was widespread opposition to the decision to allow lead exports through the Port of Fremantle.Giulio Saggin, file photoABC News: Giulio Saggin, file photo-32.0531 115.745Oil spill hits Swan River wetlandshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/29/3103187.htm?source=rss
The Department of Environment and Conservation is investigating how thousands of litres of oil spilled into a wetland leading to the Swan River.Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3103187.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Ascot 6104Oil and water has been pumped out from the wetlands after the spill The oil spills into a drain and wetlands after drums burst from a tyre factory fire next door at Ascot: -31.9333 115.9167Oil flows into Perth wetlandshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/12/28/3102926.htm?source=rss
An industrial fire in the north-east Perth suburb of Ascot has caused oil to spill into wetlands leading to the Swan River.Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:35:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201012\3102926.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionEnvironment:Wetlands:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:WA:Ascot 6104Australia:WA:Perth 6000Oil flows into Perth wetlandsOil flows into Perth wetlands7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAOil flows into Perth wetlandsAn industrial fire in the north-east Perth suburb of Ascot has caused litres of oil to spill into wetlands leading to the Swan River.Claire KrolStrict conditions placed on Cockburn Cementhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/23/3100446.htm?source=rss
The Department of Environment and Conservation has imposed strict new environmental conditions on a cement factory, south of Perth.Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:23:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3100446.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Kwinana Town Centre 6167-32.2333 115.8000Climate change sceptic says scientists are exaggeratinghttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/wa/content/2010/11/s3076724.htm?source=rss
On Tuesday's Country Hour (November 23) we heard from two people who could be classified as climate change believers.
The first was Naomi Oreskes, a co-author of a book called "Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming."
The second was Carsten Frederiksen, a senior principal researcher at the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research who is in charge of 20 scientists.
But not everyone believes pollution caused by humans is responsible for climate change.
A lot of WA farmers and mining companies are interested in this debate.
Farmers want certainty, because if it can be proved they will get less rain in the future, they can change their plan of attack.
And if carbon pollution is definitely responsible for climate change, then it's likely that at some stage all polluters will eventually have to pay some sort of tax.
Joanne Nova is a freelance science writer / blogger and author of 'A Sceptics Handbook'.
Joanne thinks scientists have exaggerated the truth by concluding that humans are responsible for climate change.
She's talking here to Richard Hudson.Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:01:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3076724.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Greenhouse Gas:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Mining:AllRural:Pasture:AllRural:Sustainable and Alternative Farming:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:OzoneEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Company blamed for oil spillhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/11/24/3075707.htm?source=rss
A Federal report has blamed a Thai-based resources company and the NT Department of Resources over the Montara oil spill off Australia's north-west coast in 2009.Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:14:00 +0930\xmlcontent\201011\3075707.xml720 ABC PerthperthDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:GreensGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NT:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Thailand:All:AllCompany blamed for oil spillCompany blamed for oil spill7pm TV News NT: 7pm TV News NTCompany blamed for oil spillA Federal report has blamed a Thailand-based resources company and the NT Department of Resources over the Montara oil spill off Australia's north-west coast in 2009.Minsi ChungJudgement dayhttp://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2010/s3075626.htm?source=rss
A scathing report has been handed down into the cause of the Montara oil spill - one of Australia's worst environmental disasters.Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:13:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3075626.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Judgement dayJudgement day7.30 Report: 7.30 ReportJudgement dayA scathing report has been handed down into the cause of the Montara oil spill - one of Australia's worst environmental disasters.Greg HoyWorst offshore oil spill linked to systemic failurehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/24/3075157.htm?source=rss
An inquiry into Australia's worst offshore oil spill says the Thai-based owner of the oil well is to blame for the environmental disaster.
Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson has tabled in Parliament the report on the 2009 Montara oil spill off Australia's north-west coast.Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3075157.xml720 ABC PerthdarwinperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionGovernment and Politics:All:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NT:AllAustralia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Montara well head platform continues to burnThe 2009 Montara oil spill off Australia's north-west coast was the worst-ever offshore spill in the country.PTTEP: -12.4668 130.8433Checking out on the road how much your car polluteshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/26/3048885.htm?source=rss
How do you know if your car is a big polluter?Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3048885.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Cottesloe 6011The sign on Marine Parade Drivers in Cottesloe were able to check out how much their car was polluting by a road side test
Oliver Peterson: -31.9971 115.7573Residents to continue Alcoa legal actionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/16/3013514.htm?source=rss
A group of South West residents pursuing legal action against the aluminium refiner Alcoa say they will continue their fight overseas.Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:44:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201009\3013514.xml720 ABC PerthsouthwestwaperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Kwinana Beach 6167Australia:WA:Kwinana Town Centre 6167Australia:WA:Pinjarra 6208Australia:WA:Wagerup 6215-32.9333 115.9000Alcoa fined over pollution from refineryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/15/3012524.htm?source=rss
Aluminium producer Alcoa has been fined $45,000 for pollution from its Wagerup bauxite refinery.
The company had previously pleaded guilty to breaching its refinery licence in May 2006.
Outside the court, local residents said they were outraged and believed they had suffered medical problems from the dust.Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:50:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201009\3012524.xml720 ABC PerthsouthwestwaperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Kwinana Beach 6167Australia:WA:Kwinana Town Centre 6167Australia:WA:Pinjarra 6208Australia:WA:Wagerup 6215Alcoa admits to license breachResidents say their health has been affected by pollution from the refinery 7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WA-32.9333 115.9000Coal and agriculture can coexist: mayorhttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/wa/content/2010/09/s3008676.htm?source=rss
Standing on the steps of Parliament house yesterday, 40 protesters sent a clear message - coal mines and agriculture should never co-exist in Margaret River.
But can it work?
Narrabri Shire Mayor Robyn Faber thinks it can.
The north-central NSW town of Narrabri used to be an agricultural community, but that started to change four years ago when the miners began to arrive.
The Whitehaven coal mine sunk its first shaft in March 2009 and two months ago began producing coal.
The new operation brings the total of mines in the shire to three, with the other coal facility operating as open cut.
Ms Faber says the sleepy shire with a population of almost 14,000 has experienced somewhat of a revival and the agriculture-mining alliance has held steady so far.
She acknowledges with the pleasure comes "a little bit of pain".
That pain comes in the form of an accommodation shortage, social problems and uncertainty about how mining will impact agricultural land.
"All the motels are full every weekday 100 per cent, we're turning tourists away and if government department people come to Narrabri they have to book three weeks ahead to get accommodation," Robyn says.
"There are no rentals available to speak of, so we're really tight.
"There are also some very strong concerns, and they may be well founded, that the water aquifers will be affected by mining.
"As the mines start to encroach on prime agricultural areas, the concern is there from the people doing the production that their lifestyle and capacity are going to be impacted.
"There is a big investigation happening in NSW at the moment on the impact of mining on underground aquifers."
But despite the teething problems, Ms Faber remains upbeat.
"These things have been happening all through life.
"If you've got a new industry and there's profit, it's going to happen.
"The biggest challenge for us is to make it sustainable."Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:32:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201009\3008676.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:AllRural:All:AllRural:Community Development:AllRural:Mining:AllEnvironment:Water:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CoalAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Indonesia seeks $2.5b oil spill payouthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/26/2994633.htm?source=rss
Reports from Indonesia say the government will seek $2.5 billion in compensation from an Australian-based exploration company, which was responsible for an oil spill in the Timor Sea last year.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:05:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2994633.xml720 ABC PerthperthDisasters and Accidents:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Indonesia:All:AllIndonesia:West Timor:AllMontara well head platformThe Indonesian government is seeking compensation over the Montara well leak, which spilled oil into the Timor Sea for more than 70 daysPTTEP: -5 120Alcoa guilty of pollutinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/24/2992075.htm?source=rss
The aluminium producer Alcoa has pleaded guilty to breaching its Wagerup Refinery licence.
In the Perth Magistrates Court today, the company admitted it allowed red dust to blow outside the refinery in May 2006.
Alcoa faces a maximum penalty of $125,000.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:22:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2992075.xml720 ABC PerthsouthwestwaperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Kwinana Beach 6167Australia:WA:Kwinana Town Centre 6167Australia:WA:Pinjarra 6208Australia:WA:Wagerup 6215Alcoa plantThe aluminium producer Alcoa could face a fine of up to $125,000 for pollution
ABC: -32.9333 115.9000Protest over 'constant' cement dusthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/19/2987763.htm?source=rss
Dozens of Cockburn residents have staged a protest outside parliament house over concerns about corrosive dust from a local cement factory.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:24:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2987763.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Kwinana Town Centre 6167Protestors say they are worried the dust will affect their healthLocals say their cars and houses are constantly coated in dust from Cockburn Cement
Jane Norman: -32.2333 115.8000New bacteria makes a meal out of impuritieshttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/wa/content/2010/07/s2965743.htm?source=rss
It's every young scientists' dream - discovering a brand new species and then getting to name it.
Well, twenty-six-year-old CSIRO microbiologist Naomi McSweeney has done just that.
She found a new strain of bacteria that literally makes a meal of the impurities in alumina.
Traditionally, the sodium oxalate that forms when refining low-grade bauxite is either combusted or stored.
But getting rid of it is costly, not to mention unkind to the environment.
The Perth PHD student says her discovery is good news for both the miners and the planet.
"Discoveries of this scale are quite exciting in the microbiology world because every new step we can find to improve our environmental impacts for industry and mining in particular is quite good.
"The bacteria are essentially eating an impurity, generating less toxic compounds at the end and also reducing our carbon dioxide footprint."Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2965743.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Breakthroughs:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Minister receives oil leak inquiry reporthttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201006/s2930496.htm?source=rss
The Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson says he won't be pressured to release a report into the Montara oil spill early.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:32:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2930496.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeDisasters and Accidents:Fires:IndustrialEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionRural:Mining:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Montara oil spillWest Atlas rig, centre of Montara oil spillABC Rural: Montara reported handed downBabs McHugh speaks with Martin Ferguson about the report into the Montara oil spill Babs McHugh-31.9234 115.8834Darwin, Brisbane deemed most sustainablehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/06/15/s2927384.htm?source=rss
A Conservation Foundation survey indicates that Darwin is Australia's most sustainable city followed by Queensland's Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2927384.xml720 ABC PerthsydneydarwinbrisbanemelbourneperthCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:WA:Perth 6000Darwin, Brisbane deemed most sustainableDarwin, Brisbane deemed most sustainableThe Midday Report: The Midday ReportDarwin, Brisbane deemed most sustainableA Conservation Foundation survey indicates that Darwin is Australia's most sustainable city followed by Queensland's Sunshine Coast and Brisbane in second and third.Sarah ClarkeNew study into dolphin deathshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/11/2924761.htm?source=rss
Researchers at Murdoch University hope a new project will help improve their understanding of what killed six dolphins in the Swan River last year.Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2924761.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionHuman Interest:Animals:AllEnvironment:Water:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000One of the Swan River dolphins that have died in 2009The dolphins died last year.: -31.9234 115.8834Protesters descend on cement workshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/05/08/2894101.htm?source=rss
Protesters have rallied outside the Cockburn cement plant in Perth's south, claiming dust from the site is affecting their health.Sun, 09 May 2010 12:08:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201005\2894101.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:Respiratory DiseasesGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllHealth:safety:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Protesters descend on cement worksProtesters descend on cement works7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAProtesters descend on cement worksProtesters have rallied at the site of the Cockburn cement plant in Perth's south claiming the site's dust is affecting their health.Perth blanketed by smokehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/05/07/2892639.htm?source=rss
A proscribed burn by Western Australia's Department of Environment and Conservation has covered the city in thick smoke.Thu, 06 May 2010 22:05:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201005\2892639.xml720 ABC PerthperthCommunity and Society:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Perth blanketed by smokePerth blanketed by smoke7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAPerth blanketed by smokeA proscribed burn by Western Australia's Department of Environment and Conservation has covered the city in thick smoke.Haze warning for cityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/27/2883308.htm?source=rss
Perth residents are being told to expect haze over the city today with a number of controlled burns continuing in the South West.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:43:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201004\2883308.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000Perth hazePeople with health problems are being urged to remain indoors if haze covers Perth today (file)
: -31.9234 115.8834Anger over handling of toxic firehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/14/2845295.htm?source=rss
Environmentalists say the State Government has come up with a bandaid solution to problems arising from one of the country's worst toxic waste fires.Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2845295.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Bellevue 6056-33.2000 115.7000Work planned to remedy Bellevue contaminationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/13/2844966.htm?source=rss
The WA government has moved to filter contaminated water flowing from the contaminated Bellevue site.Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2844966.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Land PollutionEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Bellevue 6056Bellevue waste storage fire 2001In February 2001, fire at a waste storage site in Bellevue, east of Perth, caused chemical drums to explode and rain down on nearby properties.
ABC TV: -33.2000 115.7000Fremantle MP not reassured by dredging claimshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/01/20/2797106.htm?source=rss
The Member for Fremantle, Adele Carles, says she is not reassured by claims that dredging of the city's port is not posing any threat to public health.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201001\2797106.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Water:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Fremantle 6160Huge cranes stand over cargo containers at Fremantle HarbourThe EPA says independent testing shows the area is safe for swimmingGiulio Saggin, file photoABC News: Giulio Saggin, file photo-32.0531 115.745Call to end dredginghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/01/10/2788992.htm?source=rss
The Greens MP Adele Carles wants the dredging of Fremantle Harbour to be stopped immediately. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201001\2788992.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Water:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Fremantle 6160Fremantle HarbourThere is concern that dredging at the Fremantle Port is posing a risk to river health.Giulio Saggin, file photoABC News: Giulio Saggin, file photo-32.0531 115.745Fires cause smoke haze over cityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2009/12/15/2772885.htm?source=rss
Perth has been covered in a blanket of smoke caused by two bushfires burning in the state's south-west.Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:27:00 +0900\xmlcontent\200912\2772885.xml720 ABC PerthsouthwestwaperthsouthcoastDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Harvey 6220Australia:WA:Perth 6000Australia:WA:Walpole 6398Fires cause smoke haze over cityPerth has been covered in a blanket of smoke caused by two bushfires burning in the state's south-west.: -30.2000 122.6167Woodside chief wants certainty on ETShttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/03/2761149.htm?source=rss
Woodside's chief executive, Don Voelte, says he would have been happy had the Senate passed the Government's modified Emissions Trading Scheme.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:05:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200912\2761149.xml720 ABC PerthperthBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasEnvironment:Erosion:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000-31.9234 115.8834Marine life exposedhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2009/09/28/2698540.htm?source=rss
Marine biologist Gilly Llewellyn updates Geoff Hutchison on the oil spill situation in the Timor Sea.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:17:00 +0900\xmlcontent\200909\2698540.xml720 ABC PerthkimberleynorthwestwaperthDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionAustralia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Karratha 6714Australia:WA:Perth 6000Oil spill spoiling WA coastDr Gilly Llewellyn, conservation director of WWF Australia, joins the show with an update on the progress of the ongoing task to minimise the damage from a leaking oil rig.: Oil Spill WWFGeoff Hutchison speaks with Gilly Llewellyn, marine biologist with the WWF, who's on a boat they've chartered to see first hand the oil spill from the West Atlas rig in the Timor Sea-31.9234 115.8834Paul Carter and Betty the BioBikehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2009/08/31/2672168.htm?source=rss
Paul Carter wrote that sensational book Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Oil Rigs, She Thinks I'm a Piano Player in a Whorehouse.
And his latest adventure could provide material for another kind of book.Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:28:00 +0900\xmlcontent\200909\2672168.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllHuman Interest:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Technology:AllAustralia:WA:East Perth 6004carrotsCarrots pulled freshly from the ground: Paul Carter + Betty the Bio BikeRosemary Greenham-31.9547 115.8749It's a National Park not a tiphttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/05/16/2572404.htm?source=rss
Western Australia once had a reputation for having some of the most pristine bushland areas anywhere in the world. But that hard earned reputation is under threat with illegal dumping in National Parks now on the rise.Tue, 19 May 2009 08:58:00 +0900\xmlcontent\200905\2572404.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:WA:Dawesville 6210Dumped car found in Yalgorup National ParkDumped cars like this one in the Yalgorup National Park have the potential to wreak havoc on the natural environmentWDABC Local: WDDiscarded Johnny Cash recordNo accounting for taste this Johnny Cash record was amongst the rubbish discarded in Yalgorup National Park.WDABC Local: WDHousehold rubbish dumped in Yalgorup National ParkDiscarded household rubbish makes an ugly sight in the Yalgorup National Park south of Mandurah.WDABC Local: WD-32.6333 115.6333Oil causes tree changehttp://www.abc.net.au/perth/stories/s2051343.htm?source=rss
After finding out about peak oil, Adrienne Langman and her husband ditched her comfortable corporate life and moved to sustainable farming in northern NSW. Adrienne chats with the Green Army about her book "Choosing Eden - the real dirt on the cominig energy crisis".Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:48:00 +0900\xmlcontent\200710\2051343.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Recycling and Waste Management:AllEnvironment:Water:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:East Perth 6004-31.9547 115.8749Naragebup leads the wayhttp://www.abc.net.au/perth/stories/s2024423.htm?source=rss
If you want to see sustainable practices at work, Naragebup Environment Centre is the place to visit. Set up eleven years ago under the guidance of convenor and enthusiastic greenie Bob Goodale, Naragebup provides environmental education and experiences for everyone.Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:49:00 +0900\xmlcontent\200709\2024423.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Recycling and Waste Management:AllEnvironment:Water:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Rockingham 6168-32.2781 115.7275Hybrid carshttp://www.abc.net.au/perth/stories/s1987133.htm?source=rss
If the pace of life were a bit slower we could all walk and ride bikes more often. But the truth is we need cars, so it's a matter of driving wisely.Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:58:00 +0900\xmlcontent\200707\1987133.xml720 ABC PerthperthEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllScience and Technology:All:AllAustralia:WA:Perth 6000-31.9234 115.8834